We saw a few pairs of wigeons for two years running but none last year at all. It was a strange year in the weather and seemed to effect the migration patterns of many birds, as few showed up in their usual numbers.
When we first saw these beautiful ducks they remained quite far from shore but as the summer and fall wore on they swam closer allowing for some good photo opportunities.
January 14, 2018 at 8:55 am
wonderful capture. beautiful setting
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January 14, 2018 at 1:38 pm
Thank you.
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January 13, 2018 at 2:18 pm
A striking duck, enhanced by the golden reflection running alongside it. Lovely!
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January 13, 2018 at 3:49 pm
Thank you Eliza!
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January 13, 2018 at 1:36 pm
They’re all out west but this year there are fewer of any species ducks around. Still lots, but fewer than other years. I wonder if it’s the colder weather. Maybe they headed farther south. Those that overwinter here haven’t stayed around in the great numbers we’ve had other years. Can’t blame them. If I had wings, I’d be gone too.
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January 13, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Summer was slow in arriving this year and water levels were high and I believe that effected their food supply. I know what you mean about having wings😊
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January 13, 2018 at 10:13 am
Very pretty and lovely background colors to go with the Wigeon.
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January 13, 2018 at 11:00 am
Thank you. I was lucky with the light that day!
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January 13, 2018 at 10:11 am
Subtle beauty and wonderful photography.
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January 13, 2018 at 10:31 am
Thank you, I appreciate your comment!
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January 13, 2018 at 9:28 am
Pretty! We have them here year round. I think the males are such beautiful little ducks. I’m happy you get to enjoy them briefly each year.
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January 13, 2018 at 10:29 am
Thanks very much. How nice to be able to enjoy them all the time.
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January 13, 2018 at 9:06 am
Good view of the birds head. For me that’s about the only way I can ID them. They always mix in with Teals here. When the Green-winged Teals show up I’m lost. Same general markings, at least to me. Nice capture.
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January 13, 2018 at 10:18 am
Thank you. They usually mix in with mallards and wood ducks here, so no difficulty with the ID.
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January 13, 2018 at 8:51 am
Fabulous capture, love the water as much as the American Wigeon!
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January 13, 2018 at 10:16 am
Thank you Donna. I was pleased with it too!
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January 13, 2018 at 8:46 am
Nice ducks
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January 13, 2018 at 10:15 am
Thanks.
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January 13, 2018 at 6:11 am
Beautiful shot Belinda, have been lucky to see a couple of these in the UK (rare vagrants) Brian
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January 13, 2018 at 7:31 am
Thanks very much. Always a pleasure to see these birds.
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